Alkaline water + electrolytes

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Common questions

Is Alkaline water + electrolytes healthy?

Alkaline water + electrolytes scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is based on purified water with added electrolytes, which are beneficial for hydration and maintaining electrolyte balance.

How processed is Alkaline water + electrolytes?

Alkaline water + electrolytes is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Alkaline water + electrolytes' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Potassium Carbonate, Potassium Bicarbonate count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Alkaline water + electrolytes

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70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Bottled Water
Summary

This product is based on purified water with added electrolytes, which are beneficial for hydration and maintaining electrolyte balance. The water is minimally processed, ensuring a clean and safe product. However, the use of purified water rather than a natural source like spring or aquifer water results in a slight deduction, and the lack of transparency in sourcing further impacts the score.

Key ingredients 7

Potassium Carbonate
Good

Part of ELECTROLYTES. Electrolytes help maintain hydration and support electrolyte balance in the body.

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Potassium Bicarbonate
Good

Part of ELECTROLYTES. Electrolytes help maintain hydration and support electrolyte balance in the body.

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PURIFIED WATER
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Magnesium Sulfate
Neutral

Part of ELECTROLYTES. Electrolytes help maintain hydration and support electrolyte balance in the body.

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en:e501
Neutral

E500 (sodium carbonate) is an additive used as an anti-caking agent or pH stabilizer, generally considered safe in small amounts.

en:e501i
Neutral

E500i (sodium bicarbonate) is a common food additive used as a leavening agent, with a neutral safety profile.

en:e501ii
Neutral

E500ii (potassium bicarbonate) is used as an additive and is generally recognized as safe.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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